David Krumholtz

Biography

David Krumholtz, born on May 15, 1978, is a talented American actor celebrated for his diverse roles across film, television, and theater. He first captured audiences' hearts as Bernard in the beloved *The Santa Clause* series, which began in 1994 and continues to resonate during the holiday season. He showcased his comedic skills as Michael Eckman in the teen classic *10 Things I Hate About You* (1999) and as Goldstein in the popular *Harold & Kumar* film trilogy (2004–2011). Krumholtz is perhaps most recognized for his role as Charlie Eppes in the CBS drama *Numb3rs*, which aired from 2005 to 2010, blending math and crime-solving.

In addition to these iconic performances, Krumholtz has appeared in a variety of notable films, including *Addams Family Values* (1993), *The Ice Storm* (1997), *Ray* (2004), and *Superbad* (2007). More recently, he portrayed Isidor Isaac Rabi in Christopher Nolan’s *Oppenheimer* (2023) and took on the role of Harvey Wasserman in HBO's *The Deuce* (2017–2019). His work in television extends to the miniseries *The Plot Against America* (2020).

Krumholtz also made his mark on Broadway, debuting in the 1992 play *Conversations with My Father* and returning to the stage as Hermann Merz in Tom Stoppard's *Leopoldstadt* (2022), earning a Drama League Award nomination for his compelling performance.